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RIC III Antoninus Pius 200C (denarius)

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC III Antoninus Pius 200C (denarius). Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Antoninus Pius. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Antoninus Pius, laureate, right, with the legend IMP CAES T AEL HADR ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P.

The reverse shows pax, draped, standing left, holding branch extended in right hand and vertical sceptre in left, with the legend TR POT XIIII COS IIII | PAX.

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Historical context

The fourth ruler among the Nerva–Antonine dynasty's Five Good Emperors, he acquired the cognomen Pius following his accession. His administration was notable for the peaceful state of the Roman Empire, marked by an absence of major revolts or military incursions.

Struck at Rome, this silver denarius formed part of the standard silver coinage introduced during the Second Punic War. The obverse presents the emperor with the legend "IMP CAES T AEL HADR ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P". The reverse depicts Pax draped and holding an extended branch and vertical sceptre, accompanied by the inscription "TR POT XIIII COS IIII | PAX".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Antoninus Pius

Design

Obverse
Head of Antoninus Pius, laureate, right
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch extended in right hand and vertical sceptre in left
Obverse legend
IMP CAES T AEL HADR ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P
Reverse legend
TR POT XIIII COS IIII | PAX

Identification

Type reference
RIC III Antoninus Pius 200C (denarius)
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP CAES T AEL HADR ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P
Reverse legend to match
TR POT XIIII COS IIII | PAX
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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